Whitefish River Very scary doll

Genie was not sure what it was that prompted her to take a short leave from Northstar Vale and explore the surrounding areas. She was not one of those wolves who travelled incessantly because of their wanderlust or those that could not stay long in once place for too long because of the itch to explore. Genie, on the other hand, was quite the opposite. Naturally, she was curious, but she had always been content enough to wander the packlands and do her duty when she was younger. Perhaps, she thought absentmindedly, it was the fact that she was no longer a child that prompted her sudden change. Or maybe it was the sudden recklessness that coursed through her veins — they aren't here to make sure I don't get hurt anymore. No one's here to baby me. I'll show them I don't need their babying.

If anything, they were the ones that needed babying. What with the numerous times Genie was forced to sneak out into the back and patch them up. She shook her head, a sharp breath hissing out from between gritted teeth and scowled. She didn't leave just to be caught up in thoughts about her. She left because she wanted to be free of her, right? It's time to fucking act like it, then. Stop wallowing in your own pool of self-pity, Korwulyn.

In a moment of reckless impulse, Genie dove into the river. She gasped for breath when she emerged, amber eyes wild and glowing, a grin adorning her lips. A laugh slipped from her lips, sharp, bright and filled with warmth — it was the kind of laughter that spoke of freedom, of old friends and family and new beginnings. It had been so long since she last felt this relaxed, this free and god, how she loved it. 

The yearling swam easily now, cutting through the river with an ease that came only with experience. When she reached the other side where the hot springs were, she clambered onto the shore, dripping wet, but still grinning. She shook herself, water droplets spraying everywhere until she was satisfied with the dryness of her pelt. Then, she looked around and promptly froze, the smile dying on her lips. There was someone else here. A girl, charcoal furred and bright eyed, and she probably saw the whole spectacle. Shit. I thought I was alone, what the hell? Genie sucked in a breath, embarrassment flooding her entire body.